Daniel M. Frost letter to Robert C. Newton - Dec. 09, 1862

Hd Qurs 3d Div Dec 9 1862 Col R [Robert] C Newton Cheif of Staff [1st Corps, Trans-Mississippi Army] Sir When in permanent camp, I would suggest that Beef be slaughtered at 8 o clock AM When on a march from the evening that beef be ordered to preceded the column and be slaughtered before its arrival in camp – When on a march towards the enemy that the Beef follow the column and be slaughtered one hour after its arrival in camp - I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt D [Daniel] M Frost Brig Genl PACS [Provisional Army of the Confederate States] Comdg 3d Division

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Hd Qurs 3d Div Dec 9 1862 Col R [Robert] C Newton Cheif of Staff [1st Corps, Trans-Mississippi Army] Sir When in permanent camp, I would suggest that Beef be slaughtered at 8 o clock AM When on a march from the evening that beef be ordered to preceded the column and be slaughtered before its arrival in camp – When on a march towards the enemy that the Beef follow the column and be slaughtered one hour after its arrival in camp - I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt D [Daniel] M Frost Brig Genl PACS [Provisional Army of the Confederate States] Comdg 3d Division